Cut vs. Cutting
Difference Between Cut and Cutting
Cutadjective
(participial adjective) Having been cut.
Cuttingnoun
The action of the verb to cut.
How many different cuttings can this movie undergo?Cutadjective
Reduced.
The pitcher threw a cut fastball that was slower than his usual pitch.Cut brandy is a liquor made of brandy and hard grain liquor.Cuttingnoun
(countable) A section removed from the larger whole.
Cutadjective
Omitted from a literary or musical work.
My favourite song had been cut from the show.Cuttingnoun
(countable) A newspaper clipping.
Cutadjective
(of a gem) Carved into a shape; not raw.
Cuttingnoun
(countable) A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.
Cutadjective
Played with a horizontal bat to hit the ball backward of point.
Cuttingnoun
(countable) An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.
The actor had to make his cutting shorter to fit the audition time.Cutadjective
(bodybuilding) Having muscular definition in which individual groups of muscle fibers stand out among larger muscles.
Cuttingnoun
(uncountable) The editing of film or other recordings.
Cutadjective
(informal) Circumcised or having been the subject of female genital mutilation
Cuttingnoun
(uncountable) Self-harm; the act of cutting one's own skin.
Cutadjective
Emotionally hurt.
Cuttingnoun
(machining) The process of bringing metals to a desired shape by chipping away the unwanted material.
Turning, boring, milling, and drilling are all different kinds of metal cutting processes.Cutadjective
Eliminated from consideration during a recruitment drive.
Cuttingnoun
(countable) A narrow passage, dug for a road, railway or canal to go through.
Cutadjective
Removed from a team roster.
Cuttingadjective
(not comparable) That is used for cutting.
I need some sort of cutting utensil to get through this shrink wrap.Cutadjective
(NZ) Intoxicated as a result of drugs or alcohol.
Cuttingadjective
Of remarks, criticism, etc., potentially hurtful.
The director gave the auditioning actors cutting criticism.Cutnoun
An opening resulting from cutting.
Look at this cut on my finger!Cuttingadjective
(India) Half-size beverage.
cutting chaiCutnoun
The act of cutting.
He made a fine cut with his sword.Cuttingverb
present participle of cut
Cutnoun
The result of cutting.
a smooth or clear cutCuttingnoun
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
Cutnoun
A notch, passage, or channel made by cutting or digging; a furrow; a groove.
a cut for a railroadCuttingnoun
a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
Cutnoun
(specifically) An artificial navigation as distinguished from a navigable river
Cuttingnoun
the act of cutting something into parts;
his cuts were skillfulhis cutting of the cake made a terrible messCutnoun
A share or portion.
The lawyer took a cut of the profits.Cuttingnoun
a piece cut off from the main part of something
Cutnoun
(cricket) A batsman's shot played with a swinging motion of the bat, to hit the ball backward of point.
Cuttingnoun
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine;
he searched through piles of letters and clippingsCutnoun
(cricket) Sideways movement of the ball through the air caused by a fast bowler imparting spin to the ball.
Cuttingnoun
cutting away parts to create a desired shape
Cutnoun
(sports) In lawn tennis, etc., a slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly; also, the spin thus given to the ball.
Cuttingnoun
the division of a deck of cards before dealing;
he insisted that we give him the last cut before every dealthe cutting of the cards soon became a ritualCutnoun
(golf) In a strokeplay competition, the early elimination of those players who have not then attained a preannounced score, so that the rest of the competition is less pressed for time and more entertaining for spectators.
Cuttingnoun
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge;
his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewelsCutnoun
(theatre) A passage omitted or to be omitted from a play.
The director asked the cast to note down the following cuts.Cuttingnoun
the act of diluting something;
the cutting of whiskey with waterthe thinning of paint with turpentineCutnoun
(cinema) A particular version or edit of a film.
Cuttingnoun
the act of shortening something by cutting off the ends;
the barber gave him a good cutCutnoun
The act or right of dividing a deck of playing cards.
The player next to the dealer makes a cut by placing the bottom half on top.Cuttingadjective
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character;
cutting remarksedged satirea stinging commentCutnoun
The manner or style a garment etc. is fashioned in.
I like the cut of that suit.Cuttingadjective
unpleasantly cold and damp;
bleak winds of the North AtlanticCutnoun
A slab, especially of meat.
That’s our finest cut of meat.Cuttingadjective
as physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument;
a cutting windkeen windsknifelike coldpiercing knifelike painspiercing coldpiercing criticisma stabbing painlancinating painCutnoun
(fencing) An attack made with a chopping motion of the blade, landing with its edge or point.
Cuttingadjective
suitable for cutting or severing;
a cutting toolthe cutting edgeCutnoun
A deliberate snub, typically a refusal to return a bow or other acknowledgement of acquaintance.
Cutnoun
A definable part, such as an individual song, of a recording, particularly of commercial records, audio tapes, CDs, etc.
The drummer on the last cut of their CD is not identified.Cutnoun
(archaeology) A truncation, a context that represents a moment in time when other archaeological deposits were removed for the creation of some feature such as a ditch or pit.
Cutnoun
A haircut.
Cutnoun
(graph theory) The partition of a graph’s vertices into two subgroups.
Cutnoun
A string of railway cars coupled together.
Cutnoun
An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving.
a book illustrated with fine cutsCutnoun
(obsolete) A common workhorse; a gelding.
Cutnoun
The failure of a college officer or student to be present at any appointed exercise.
Cutnoun
A skein of yarn.
Cutnoun
(slang) That which is used to dilute or adulterate a recreational drug.
Don't buy his coke: it's full of cut.Cutnoun
(fashion) A notch shaved into an eyebrow.
Cutnoun
(bodybuilding) A time period when one tries to lose fat while retaining muscle mass.
Cutverb
To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
Cutverb
To perform an incision on, for example with a knife.
Cutverb
To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
Would you please cut the cake?Cutverb
To form or shape by cutting.
I have three diamonds to cut today.Cutverb
(slang) To wound with a knife.
Cutverb
(intransitive) To engage in self-harm by making cuts in one's own skin.
The patient said she had been cutting since the age of thirteen.Cutverb
To deliver a stroke with a whip or like instrument to.
Cutverb
To wound or hurt deeply the sensibilities of; to pierce.
Sarcasm cuts to the quick.Cutverb
To castrate or geld.
to cut a horseCutverb
To interfere, as a horse; to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in using the legs.
Cutverb
(intransitive) To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.
Cutverb
To separate, remove, reject or reduce.
Cutverb
To separate from prior association; to remove a portion of a recording during editing.
Travis was cut from the team.Cutverb
To abridge a piece of printed or written work.
Cutverb
To reduce, especially intentionally.
They're going to cut salaries by fifteen percent.Cutverb
To absent oneself from (a class, an appointment, etc.).
I cut fifth period to hang out with Angela.Cutverb
To ignore as a social snub.
After the incident at the dinner party, people started to cut him on the street.Cutverb
To cease recording activities.
After the actors read their lines, the director yelled, "Cut!"Cutverb
To make an abrupt transition from one scene or image to another.
The camera then cut to the woman on the front row who was clearly overcome and crying tears of joy.Cutverb
To edit a film by selecting takes from original footage.
Cutverb
To remove and place in memory for later use.
Select the text, cut it, and then paste it in the other application.Cutverb
(intransitive) To enter a queue in the wrong place.
One student kept trying to cut in front of the line.Cutverb
(intransitive) To intersect or cross in such a way as to divide in half or nearly so.
This road cuts right through downtown.Cutverb
To make the ball spin sideways by running one's fingers down the side of the ball while bowling it. en
Cutverb
To deflect (a bowled ball) to the off, with a chopping movement of the bat.
Cutverb
(intransitive) To change direction suddenly.
The football player cut to his left to evade a tackle.Cutverb
To divide a pack of playing cards into two.
If you cut then I'll deal.Cutverb
To write.
cut orders;cut a checkCutverb
To dilute or adulterate a recreational drug.
The best malt whiskies are improved if they are cut with a dash of water.The bartender cuts his beer to save money and now it's all watery.Drug dealers sometimes cut cocaine with lidocaine.Cutverb
(transitive) To exhibit (a quality).
Cutverb
(transitive) To stop or disengage.
Cut the engines when the plane comes to a halt!Cutverb
(sports) To drive (a ball) to one side, as by (in billiards or croquet) hitting it fine with another ball, or (in tennis) striking it with the racket inclined.
Cutverb
(bodybuilding) To lose body mass after bulking, aiming to keep the additional muscle but lose the fat.
Cutverb
To perform (a dancing movement etc.).
to cut a caperCutnoun
the act of reducing the amount or number;
the mayor proposed extensive cuts in the city budgetCutnoun
a wound made by cutting;
he put a bandage over the cutCutnoun
a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass
Cutnoun
a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc;
he played the first cut on the cdthe title track of the albumCutnoun
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge;
his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewelsCutnoun
a share of the profits;
everyone got a cut of the earningsCutnoun
a step on some scale;
he is a cut above the the restCutnoun
a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation
Cutnoun
(film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next;
the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abruptCutnoun
the act of cutting something into parts;
his cuts were skillfulhis cutting of the cake made a terrible messCutnoun
the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage;
an editor's deletions frequently upset young authorsboth parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clauseCutnoun
the style in which a garment is cut;
a dress of traditional cutCutnoun
the act of shortening something by cutting off the ends;
the barber gave him a good cutCutnoun
in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball;
he took a vicious cut at the ballCutnoun
a remark capable of wounding mentally;
the unkindest cut of allCutnoun
a canal made by erosion or excavation
Cutnoun
a refusal to recognize someone you know;
the snub was clearly intentionalCutnoun
(sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball;
cuts do not bother a good tennis playerCutnoun
the division of a deck of cards before dealing;
he insisted that we give him the last cut before every dealthe cutting of the cards soon became a ritualCutnoun
an unexcused absence from class;
he was punished for taking too many cuts in his math classCutverb
separate with or as if with an instrument;
Cut the ropeCutverb
cut down on; make a reduction in;
reduce your daily fat intakeThe employer wants to cut back health benefitsCutverb
turn sharply; change direction abruptly;
The car cut to the left at the intersectionThe motorbike veered to the rightCutverb
make an incision or separation;
cut along the dotted lineCutverb
discharge from a group;
The coach cut two players from the teamCutverb
form by probing, penetrating, or digging;
cut a holecut trenchesThe sweat cut little rivulets into her faceCutverb
style and tailor in a certain fashion;
cut a dressCutverb
hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction;
cut a pingpong ballCutverb
make out and issue;
write out a checkcut a ticketPlease make the check out to meCutverb
cut and assemble the components of;
edit filmcut recording tapeCutverb
intentionally fail to attend;
cut classCutverb
informal: be able to manage or manage successfully;
I can't hack it anymoreshe could not cut the long days in the officeCutverb
give the appearance or impression of;
cut a nice figureCutverb
move (one's fist);
his opponent cut upward toward his chinCutverb
pass directly and often in haste;
We cut through the neighbor's yard to get home soonerCutverb
pass through or across;
The boat cut the waterCutverb
make an abrupt change of image or sound;
cut from one scene to anotherCutverb
stop filming;
cut a movie sceneCutverb
make a recording of;
cut the songsShe cut all of her major titles againCutverb
record a performance on (a medium);
cut a recordCutverb
create by duplicating data;
cut a diskburn a CDCutverb
form or shape by cutting or incising;
cut paper dollsCutverb
perform or carry out;
cut a caperCutverb
function as a cutting instrument;
This knife cuts wellCutverb
allow incision or separation;
This bread cuts easilyCutverb
divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult;
Wayne cutShe cut the deck for a long timeCutverb
cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch;
Turn off the stereo, pleasecut the engineturn out the lightsCutverb
reap or harvest;
cut grainCutverb
fell by sawing; hew;
The Vietnamese cut a lot of timber while they occupied CambodiaCutverb
penetrate injuriously;
The glass from the shattered windshield cut into her foreheadCutverb
refuse to acknowledge;
She cut him dead at the meetingCutverb
shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of;
cut my hairCutverb
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things;
We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our dietCutverb
dissolve by breaking down the fat of;
soap cuts greaseCutverb
have a reducing effect;
This cuts into my earningsCutverb
cease, stop;
cut the noiseWe had to cut short the conversationCutverb
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements;
The manuscript must be shortenedCutverb
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture;
cut bourbonCutverb
have grow through the gums;
The baby cut a toothCutverb
grow through the gums;
The new tooth is cuttingCutverb
cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses);
the vet gelded the young horseCutadjective
separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument;
the cut surface was mottledcut tobaccoblood from his cut foreheadbandages on her cut wristsCutadjective
fashioned or shaped by cutting;
a well-cut suitcut diamondscut velvetCutadjective
with parts removed;
the drastically cut filmCutadjective
made neat and tidy by trimming;
his neatly trimmed hairCutadjective
(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine;
the smell of new-mown hayCutadjective
(of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit;
the cut pages of the bookCutadjective
(of a male animal) having the testicles removed;
a cut horseCutadjective
having a long rip or tear;
a split lipCutadjective
wounded by cutting deeply;
got a gashed arm in a knife fighthad a slashed cheek from the broken glassCutadjective
cut down;
the tree is downCutadjective
(used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply;
the slashed prices attracted buyersCutadjective
mixed with water;
sold cut whiskeya cup of thinned soup
